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Event Feb. 27: Skywalk Golf registrations are open

Registration for this year’s Skywalk Golf Classic is now open. The event, organized by the nonprofit The First Tee of Greater Des Moines, will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 27 in Capital Square. Admission is …

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December layoffs down sharply, but 2015 still took a toll

A strong economy, coupled with what appears to be a growing reluctance to announce layoffs during the holidays, contributed to December experiencing the lowest number of monthly job cuts in more than 15 years, according…
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IEC calls for long-term water quality funding

A new analysis of state programs by the nonprofit Iowa Environmental Council found that the Iowa Legislature already has the tools to ensure steady, long-term financing of water quality work the council supports.


In “Healthy Lands,…
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Veridian seeking board members

Veridian Credit Union has announced a call for candidates to serve on its board of directors. Eligible candidates are members in good standing and at least 18 years of age. Applications are due by 5 …

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Iowa Music Project offers studio time in competition

The Iowa Music Project’s songwriting showcase will accept submissions through March 14. All musicians with an Iowa connection can submit audio or video recordings of original songs at the project’s website. At the end of the competition, …

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Event Feb 2-3: Inaugural soil health session to be held in Ames

The first Iowa Soil Health Conference is set for Feb. 2-3 in Ames. It will include information on managing for soil health and productivity and is aimed at agronomists, farmers, students, faculty and the general…
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Seneca Industrial to be acquired by Wisconsin-based firm

Seneca Industrial, the industrial finishing and adhesives division of Des Moines-based Seneca Companies Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by ICAFe Inc. The new entity will be renamed Seneca Fluid Technologies …

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Meredith ups the ante in its bid for Media General

Meredith Corp. is not leaving the tussle to acquire multimedia company Media General Inc., which announced today that it has completed negotiations on a competing deal to be acquired by Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc.


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Home building legend Grubb passes

Greater Des Moines home building icon Gerald “Jerry” Grubb died Jan. 3 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was 84.    Grubb was born in Oskaloosa and graduated from Dowling High School in West Des…
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Waukee issued a record number of building permits last year

The city of Waukee issued a record 900 building permits last year, representing a 35 percent increase in permits from 2014 and a total valuation of $154.4 million, according to a release. In 2014, the …